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BJ07 LYS

2007 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,490 mi
Last recorded109,490 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus74,402 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 LYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 109,490 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 109,483 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 107,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 105,245 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 105,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,091 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,041 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 65,041 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,860 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,627 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 58,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disks slightly worn

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 52,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disks slightly worn

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 49,256 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 34,498 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BJ07 LYS is a 2007 Ford Focus in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 74,402 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ07 LYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ07 LYS registered?

BJ07 LYS is a 2007 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is BJ07 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ07 LYS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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